The bar on launching eSIM services has been finally removed as the National Board of Revenue (NRB) has set the tax regime for the sale of eSIM by operators.

Stock index in Bangladesh continued to rise for the fourth consecutive day today while turnover of the market closed to Tk 900 crore after 14 working days.

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has launched a hotline, 16134, providing services related to an Automated System for Customs Data (Asycuda) and customs.

The  price of cigarettes at the lower tier should be raised to boost revenue  generation for the government as well as minimise health risks,  speakers said at a seminar yesterday.

Brac Bank has promoted its head of treasury and financial institutions to the post of deputy managing director (DMD).

Manipuri clothing weavers in Moulvibazar and Sylhet are passing busy days ahead of the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr, which will be celebrated in colour for the first time in two years thanks to the easing of coronavirus restrictions.

When the Rana Plaza building came crashing down on April 24, 2013, Bangladesh’s garment sector received a massive jolt and apprehension kicked in that the sector’s growth might slow down.

Members of European Parliament (MEPs) have warmly praised Bangladesh’s determination to meet its commitment to International Labour Organisation (ILO) standards.

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) launched a hotline number of 16134 to get services related to the Automated System for Customs Data (Asycuda) and customs.

Indonesia, the world's top palm oil producer, announced plans to ban exports of the most widely used vegetable oil on Friday, in a shock move that could further inflame surging global food inflation.

The tourism industry is set to rebound during the Eid vacation after two years of slump amid the pandemic.

The country’s apex trade body yesterday demanded the removal of complexities businesses face while obtaining and renewing licences with a view to reducing the cost of doing business and making them competitive.

Broad smiles have finally returned to the faces of millions of Bangladesh’s retailers as shoppers have flocked to markets to complete their Eid shopping since the beginning of Ramadan.

Brac Bank signed a memorandum of understanding with mobile operator Robi Axiata to provide digitalised solutions to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to develop their businesses.

Guardian Life Insurance recently signed a group insurance agreement with Bank Alfalah enabling the bank’s employees and their families to enjoy group insurance benefits.

Researchers have identified rice varieties with the best yields for both aman and boro seasons after rigorous on-farm trials, said a press release by International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) yesterday.

Cotton consumption in Bangladesh in marketing year (MY) 2022-23 will increase by 5.6 per cent year-on-year to 9.31 million bales.

Shares on the Dhaka Stock Exchange rose for the third consecutive day yesterday thanks to a regulatory move that aims at raising the participation of institutional investors in the market in order to reduce the volatility caused by the majority retail investors.

Loan disbursement by microfinance institutions (MFIs) rebounded in the last fiscal year (FY) of 2020-21 as demand grew thanks to the ongoing recovery of economic activities from pandemic-induced shocks.

Makers of shemai, a type of roasted vermicelli used in traditional desserts, are struggling to recover from two years of strife caused by decreased demand amid the Covid-19 pandemic coupled with higher raw material costs.